750-1000 words (1 page has approximately 250-300 words)
In-text and final APA style referencing
2 reliable web sources and 2 scholarly articles (from Google Scholar)
Steps to writing a research essay
1. Choose a topic (Oct 4)
The following are some sample research topics. You can choose from this list or come up with your own topics:
Cause and Effect
What are the effects of marketing on children and teenagers?
What are the effects of the illiteracy in (choose a country)?
What are the causes of water pollution?
What are the causes of the water crisis in the world?
What are the effects of immigration on a country?
What are the causes or the effects of earthquakes?
What are the causes or the effects of wars?
What are the effects of Olympics on a country?
What are the causes or effects of animal extinction?
Compare and Contrast
Two kinds of technology (i.e., electronic books and paper books)
Internet ads vs traditional form of advertisements (TV ads)
Compare two kinds of marketing techniques (direct marketing or undercover marketing)
The education systems in two countries
The situation of child soldiers in different countries
Two wars
Bottled water vs tap water
Genetic engineered vs organic food
Family structure in different societies
2. Post a working outline (2%) Oct 5
3. Find keywords (1%) Oct 5
List 15 keywords to prepare for your research
4. Find and evaluate 2-3 web sources (3%) Oct 9
a. Provide the referencesAuthor, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from www.WebAddress.com
b. Explain why the sources are reliable based on the criteria -
authority (Who is the author? Is it a government, education, or business website?)
accuracy (Is the information accurate? How do you know?)
objectivity (Is the information free of bias? How do you know?)
currency (Is the website up-to-date?)
coverage (How is the information related to your research topic? How are you going to use it for your research paper?)
5. Find 2 academic sources from Google Scholar (2%) Oct 10
a. Provide the reference here. Based on your research, revise your outline.
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number, page range. Retrieved from http://www.someaddress.com/full/url/
Smyth, A. M., Parker, A. L., & Pease, D. L. (2002). A study of enjoyment of peas. Journal of Abnormal Eating, 8(3), 120-125. Retrieved from http://www.articlehomepage.com/full/url/
b. Explain how you are going to use the research articles for your research paper
6. Revise your outline (2%) Oct 12
You may have to delete some points that you can't find any information to support; you may add some new points.
Provide in-text citations for your points
7. Write and edit your draft (90%) Oct 15-19
The research project should have
an introduction, 3 to 4 main points, and one conclusion
at least 4 references: (2 web sources and 2 scholarly articles)
Basic requirements
Table of Contents
Steps to writing a research essay
1. Choose a topic (Oct 4)
2. Post a working outline (2%) Oct 5
3. Find keywords (1%) Oct 5
4. Find and evaluate 2-3 web sources (3%) Oct 9
a. Provide the referencesAuthor, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from www.WebAddress.com
b. Explain why the sources are reliable based on the criteria -
5. Find 2 academic sources from Google Scholar (2%) Oct 10
a. Provide the reference here. Based on your research, revise your outline.
- Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number, page range. Retrieved from http://www.someaddress.com/full/url/
- Smyth, A. M., Parker, A. L., & Pease, D. L. (2002). A study of enjoyment of peas. Journal of Abnormal Eating, 8(3), 120-125. Retrieved from http://www.articlehomepage.com/full/url/
b. Explain how you are going to use the research articles for your research paper6. Revise your outline (2%) Oct 12
7. Write and edit your draft (90%) Oct 15-19